# 45 : Star Wars, Endor AT-AT Walker w/ Biker Scout & Pilot
This vehicle has got to be one of my fondest memory when it comes to toy hunting. I bought this last year in December. My family and I had just gotten back from Melbourne and I was disappointed as hell for not finding a single action figure. Well, to be fair there were a number of action figures but none that I was compelled to buy.
So the day after we got back I dropped by Target just to browse the toy aisle and I spotted the AT-AT walker box. It took me a while to figure out what I was looking at because it just looked out of place. The reason is because I had often visited this particular Target outlet and I've never seen the AT-AT. Plus, this is part of the Saga Collection which has been sold out for months. And there is also the issue of its pricing. On ebay this vehicle costs on average AUD 80(bidding start price) and not inclusive of shipping. This particular AT-AT was AUD 60! I was so ecstatic I managed to shout a small Homer "Wohoo!".
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Packaging
I've always wondered why Hasbro decided to go with the Endor AT-AT walker instead of a Hoth version. We didn't really get to see the Endor version in action. I mean if you wanted to go for the big bucks you'd issue a badass Hoth version that, even though it was issued in the POTF line(which I never got). But I digress.
The packaging is from the Saga Collection: Return of the Jedi(Episode VI).
I thought it was funny at first when I saw they showed one foot of the walker. The two bonus figures, not so much 'cos I'm used to it. But it doesn't really matter right?
(Pics above obtained from www.rebelscum.com. I was too lazy to go into the store room to look for the box. Well at least now you know I'm THAT lazy.)
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D.S.A.
|Details|
The All Terrain Armored Transport or AT-AT Walker or Imperial Walker was one of the vehicles used by the Galactic Empire to scare the crap out of the rebels during its reign. The overall design is pretty simple if you think about it. It's like a camel without the hump. LoL.
The feet have brown paint to indicate having walked on the forest ground of Endor or your backyard. The legs are a bit wobbly if you lift up the Walker but its pretty stable once it stands. If it does topple over, then it would just be true to the movie now wouldn't it? *snickers*
There is a little gimmick to this toy.
Inside the cargo bay there is a handle which you use to move the head. There are two compartments: the head or cockpit and the cargo bay.
|Sculpt|
The sculpt is more or less accurate with the movie version. With exception to the actual scale of course. We all remember how the Walker crushed the Snowspeeder in Ep. V. The foot alone was massive. Have a look at how big the foot is compared to the Scout Trooper.
In the movie the foot was at least 3 or 4 times the size of the trooper. Aside from the 2 bonus troopers, nothing. But I'm not upset by it. I'm just glad to own one.
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Articulation
The legs move at the 'hips', knees and foot. The head could be moved by moving it manually or by using the control stick inside the cargo bay.
The chin guns move and simulate firing sound.*************************************************************************************
Fun Factor
A definite must for Star Wars collectors of all ages. I mean its just a must if you can grab one isn't it? Playing with it(not that I do...I swear!!) would just be awesome but if you're the buy-and-display type, then it will definitely be the topic of the day amongst you and your friends. Its like having a party and your woman is the hot babe with long legs. Your friends would oogle at her when you're not looking.
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Overall
I never dreamed I would be lucky enough to find one of these, let alone for a bargain. If you're looking for an AT-AT walker with some minor action poses and sound effects this would be it. If you want something purely for display I suggest you get a Revell AT-AT Walker.
Score: ****1/2
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